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Poughkeepsie Duo Nabbed For Stealing Checks Worth $130K From Post Office Boxes, Police Say Poughkeepsie Duo Nabbed For Stealing Checks Worth $130K From Post Office Boxes, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Duo Nabbed For Stealing Checks Worth $130K From Post Office Boxes, Police Say Two men from the region have been charged with possession of stolen property and robbery for allegedly stealing more than 100 checks worth $130,000 from post office boxes. Dutchess County residents Jaiyah Shabelch, age 25, and Raheem Angus, age 25, both of Poughkeepsie, were arrested on Monday, March 11 following an investigation into the thefts. According to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers were conducting surveillance of a free-standing US postal box on Raymond Avenue after several complaints of stolen checks. While watching, two people accessed the mailbox and ran away when off…
Duo Charged With Fentanyl Sales Following Raids In Poughkeepsie By Drug Task Force Duo Charged With Fentanyl Sales Following Raids In Poughkeepsie By Drug Task Force
Duo Charged With Fentanyl Sales Following Raids In Poughkeepsie By Drug Task Force Two Hudson Valley men were charged with the sale of fentanyl following warrant searches by a drug task force. The raids took place in Dutchess County on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and Wednesday, Feb. 21 in Poughkeepsie by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, the first search took place at 559 Main St., in Poughkeepsie at the home of Jeremeal Robinson, age 32. Agents conducted the raid after receiving complaints of narcotics sales being conducted in the area, Harris said. Robinson was arrested and charg…
Drug-Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed During Search, Police Say Drug-Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed During Search, Police Say
Drug-Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed During Search, Police Say Two alleged drug dealers off the streets following a bust by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force in collaboration with local police. The incident -- which took two illegal handguns and narcotics off the streets --  took place in Dutchess County on Thursday, Jan. 4 on Wagon Wheel Road in the town of Hyde Park, said Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Harris said the warrant search was the result of an ongoing investigation by the task force into local drug sales. Arrested during the search included Terrance A. Warren, age 30, and Bryant N. Rojas-Hill, age 31, both from the town of…
28-Year-Old Woman Charged In Pair Of Armed Robberies In Poughkeepsie 28-Year-Old Woman Charged In Pair Of Armed Robberies In Poughkeepsie
28-Year-Old Woman Charged In Pair Of Armed Robberies In Poughkeepsie A 28-year-old Hudson Valley woman is behind bars after being charged with two armed gas station robberies. Orange County resident Julia Marcinak, of of Highland Falls, was charged on Monday, Dec. 4 with the armed robbery of two gas stations in Poughkeepsie, said Capt. Michael O'Dowd, of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police. The robberies took place on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Speedway Gas Station at 2545 South Road and the Chestnut Mobil at 2605 South Road in Poughkeepsie, O'Dowd said. During both incidents, Marcinak allegedly carried a semi-automatic style handgun, wearing a black parka with …
Poughkeepsie 24-Year-Old Nabbed With Gun During Warrant Search, Police Say Poughkeepsie 24-Year-Old Nabbed With Gun During Warrant Search, Police Say
Poughkeepsie 24-Year-Old Nabbed With Gun During Warrant Search, Police Say A 24-year-old from the region is behind bars after allegedly being caught with a loaded weapon during a warrant search. Dutchess County resident Jakai Rivera, of Poughkeepsie, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 during the search in the town of Poughkeepsie, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. Hicks said Rivera was in illegal possession of a loaded Glock model 21C handgun. Rivera was arraigned before the town of LaGrange Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in place of $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secure…
Inmate Arrested While In Dutchess County Jail For Violating Order Of Protection Inmate Arrested While In Dutchess County Jail For Violating Order Of Protection
Inmate Arrested While In Dutchess County Jail For Violating Order Of Protection A 38-year-old inmate from Westchester was arrested inside a Hudson Valley jail after placing phone calls to someone he shouldn't have, police announced.  Yonkers resident Isaiah Walker was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 21 while incarcerated at the Dutchess County Jail, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced. According to authorities, Walker allegedly violated an order of protection by placing phone calls with the protected party while in jail. After his arrest, he was charged with:  Aggravated family offense; Second-degree criminal contempt.  He was later arraigned in t…
Busted, Again: Beacon Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say Busted, Again: Beacon Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say
Busted, Again: Beacon Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was in a diversion program to avoid jail for selling narcotics in the region has been busted again for allegedly peddling drugs. Dutchess County resident Stefon Graham, age 33, of Beacon, was charged on a six-count indictment on Monday, Oct. 30 by a grand jury following an investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force, Graham allegedly continued to sell narcotics after his arrest by the Drug Task Force in August 2022.  As the result of his original arrest, Graham pled guilty to criminal pos…
Fatal-Hit Run Dutchess Crash: Female Suspect From Fishkill Nabbed After SUV Strikes Woman Fatal-Hit Run Dutchess Crash: Female Suspect From Fishkill Nabbed After SUV Strikes Woman
Fatal-Hit Run Dutchess Crash: Female Suspect From Fishkill Nabbed After SUV Strikes Woman A female suspect who fled the scene has been apprehended after a woman who was struck by an SUV on a busy roadway in the region died, according to authorities. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 in Dutchess County on Merritt Boulevard near Vanderbilt Way in the town of Fishkill. The crash was reported to the state police at approximately 10:10 a.m. Saturday. The responding trooper upon arriving began life-saving techniques with an off-duty emergency medical technician.  The victim, Balvinder Parihar, age 72, of Fishkill, was transported by Empress EMS to St. …
Poughkeepsie Man On Probation For Selling Drugs, Busted Again, Police Say Poughkeepsie Man On Probation For Selling Drugs, Busted Again, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Man On Probation For Selling Drugs, Busted Again, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was on probation for drug offenses is back behind bars after being nabbed allegedly selling drugs again. Dutchess County resident David Brooks Jr., age 22, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was picked up at his probation officer's office on Thursday, Oct. 5. Brooks became the subject of an investigation after the Dutchess County Task Force received information that he was selling drugs in the area, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Following the investigation, which revealed that Brooks was allegedly selling narcotics while being supervised by Dutch…
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted By Task Force, Police Say Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted By Task Force, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Busted By Task Force, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer was busted by the Drug Task Force following a warrant search of his home. Dutchess County resident Anthony Howlett, age 32, from the town of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 21 with criminal sale of a controlled substance. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, agents opened an investigation into Howlett for selling narcotics in the Poughkeepsie area. Agents searched Howlett's home in Pleasant Valley where drugs were found, police said. Narcotics are often mixed with fentanyl causing a significant number …
Violent Gang Members Nabbed Stealing From Wappingers Falls Home Depots, Police Say Violent Gang Members Nabbed Stealing From Wappingers Falls Home Depots, Police Say
Violent Gang Members Nabbed Stealing From Wappingers Falls Home Depots, Police Say Three men who are part of a violent street gang have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from Home Depot stores on several occasions in the Hudson Valley. The three men, all from Brooklyn, were busted in Dutchess County around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29 in the village of Wappingers Falls. According to Wappingers Falls Police Commissioner Paul Italiano, the police department received a call of a larceny in progress at the Home Depot store located at 1570 Route 9, Imperial Plaza in the village of Wappingers Falls. Three men had filled garbage bags with electri…
Dutchess County Man Nabbed With Defaced Semi-Auto Pistol, Police Say Dutchess County Man Nabbed With Defaced Semi-Auto Pistol, Police Say
Dutchess County Man Nabbed With Defaced Semi-Auto Pistol, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon found during a traffic stop. Dutchess County resident Davis A. Weir. age 33, of Hyde Park, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 13 around 6:30 p.m., in the area of Violet Avenue and Yates Avenue in Hyde Park.  According to Hyde Park Police Robert Benson, when officers stopped Weir for speeding they could see a handgun on the driver's side floorboard. Weir, who was the only person in the vehicle, denied ownership of the loaded .380 semi-automatic pistol which was defaced, and did not have a legal state pistol permit, Benson …
Wappinger Man Charged With Rape After Yearlong Investigation Wappinger Man Charged With Rape After Yearlong Investigation
Wappinger Man Charged With Rape After Yearlong Investigation A Hudson Valley man is behind bars on rape charges following a year-long investigation. Dutchess County resident Kawliga B. Shapiro, age 42, of the town of Wappinger, was charged on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Shapiro is accused of having sexual intercourse with someone who is unable to consent on at least two occasions in 2022, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  No additional information was provided to protect the victim's privacy. Shapiro has been charged with: Two counts of felony rape Two counts of felony endangering the welfare of an incom…
Wappingers Falls Man Charged With Attempted Rape Of Child Under 13-Years-Old Wappingers Falls Man Charged With Attempted Rape Of Child Under 13-Years-Old
Wappingers Falls Man Charged With Attempted Rape Of Child Under 13-Years-Old A Hudson Valley man has been charged with the attempted rape of a 13-year-old child. Dutchess County resident Michael S. Fowler, age 37, of Wappingers Falls, was charged on Thursday, July 20 for attempted rape in the first degree. Following an investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, it was determined Fowler attempted to have sexual intercourse with a victim under the age of 13, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Fowler was arraigned and remanded to Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, $15,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secure bond.
Fugitive Caught: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer On Run For Year Caught By Task Force Fugitive Caught: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer On Run For Year Caught By Task Force
Fugitive Caught: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer On Run For Year Caught By Task Force A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer who had been on the run for more than a year after being indicted by a grand jury for selling fentanyl and crack cocaine has been caught by drug task force agents. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Daniel Curtis Mizzel Jr., age 41, of Poughkeepsie, after he was indicted by a Dutchess County grand jury last summer for selling fentanyl and possession with intent to sell fentanyl and crack cocaine, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the force. Mizzel was a fugitive for almost one year before being apprehended by task force age…
Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say
Spike In Overdoses Leads To Arrest Of 2 Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealers, Police Say A spike in the number of overdoses in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of two residents. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reported a significant spike in overdoses in the Dutchess County area over this past weekend. In response, task force agents were deployed into specific areas of Poughkeepsie on Monday, July 24 where two fentanyl dealers were operating in different locations, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the Dutchess County Task Force. Harris the two dealers were operating independently of one another. They include: Timothy Robinson, age 59, of Poughkeepsie, was arres…
Failed Bank Robber Nabbed At Dutchess County Home, Police Say Failed Bank Robber Nabbed At Dutchess County Home, Police Say
Failed Bank Robber Nabbed At Dutchess County Home, Police Say A Hudson Valley 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted robbery in an unsuccessful attempt to hold up a Chase Bank. Dutchess County resident Daimion Lowe, of Pleasant Valley, was arrested on Saturday, June 17 at his home, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. Troopers were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 to the Chase Bank on Main Street in Pleasant Valley for a robbery. The suspect later identified as Lowe, was unsuccessful in his attempt to rob the bank and fled on foot, Nevel said. Investigators were able to identify him and located him at his residence a short time…
Dutchess County Man Busted With Guns During Search, Police Say Dutchess County Man Busted With Guns During Search, Police Say
Dutchess County Man Busted With Guns During Search, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with alleged criminal possession of a weapon following a search of his home. Dutchess County resident Rodney W. Lewis. age 69, of Pleasant Valley, was arrested on Monday, April 24, said the New York State Police. On Monday, at approximately 1:45 p.m., State Police members executed a warrant at Lewis’ residence, resulting in the seizure of two loaded illegal firearms, state police said.  Lewis was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, arraigned before the town of Pleasant Valley Court, and remanded to Dutchess County Jail.
Home Invasion Arrests: 3 Poughkeepsie Men Nabbed For Violent Incident, Police Say Home Invasion Arrests: 3 Poughkeepsie Men Nabbed For Violent Incident, Police Say
Home Invasion Arrests: 3 Poughkeepsie Men Nabbed For Violent Incident, Police Say Three Hudson Valley men have now been charged in connection with an alleged home invasion-style robbery that happened last year. The latest arrest was made on Wednesday, April 12 after an ongoing investigation that began following the incident in Dutchess County on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in the town of Pleasant Valley. The three men, all from the city of Poughkeepsie, are accused of participating in an armed robbery at a Pleasant Valley residence during which cash was stolen and two victims suffered minor injuries, said Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's …
Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Search Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Search
Drug Task Force Bust: Duo Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Search Two Hudson Valley residents have been charged with alleged possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after a search of their home. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Thursday, March 30 at 400 Maple St., in the City of Poughkeepsie. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Jon M. Lowe, age 36, and Sarah Thomas-Marron, age 31, both of the City of Poughkeepsie, Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Lowe was arraigned at the City of Poughkeepsie Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.  Thomas-Marron was …
Wappingers Falls Man Sexually Abused Child Under 11, Police Say Wappingers Falls Man Sexually Abused Child Under 11, Police Say
Wappingers Falls Man Sexually Abused Child Under 11, Police Say A 54-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing a child under the age of 11. Dutchess County resident Marc H. Santoro, of Wappingers Falls, was arrested on Wednesday, March 15 at his home, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Santoro was arrested after state police received a tip of the abuse and a follow-up investigation found that he sexually abused a child, Hicks said. Santoro was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail, $30,000 bond, or a $60,000 partially secure bond.   He is scheduled to reappear before the court on Monday, March 20.
Poughkeepsie Man Pleads Guilty To Murder, DA Says Poughkeepsie Man Pleads Guilty To Murder, DA Says
Poughkeepsie Man Pleads Guilty To Murder, DA Says A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty in connection with the shooting death of another man last year. Dutchess County resident Devin A. Taylor, age 27, of Poughkeepsie, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, March 8, to the Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, death of Darren Villani, said Assistant Dutchess County District Attorney Matthew Weishaupt. He also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, Weishaupt said. Villani, age 28, of Poughkeepsie, was found after officers responded to 911 calls reporting a shooting on Mansion Street, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the city of Poughkeepsie Police.&nb…
Duo Nabbed For 2020 Murder Of Poughkeesie Man Duo Nabbed For 2020 Murder Of Poughkeesie Man
Duo Nabbed For 2020 Murder Of Poughkeesie Man Two Hudson Valley men have been charged with second-degree murder for their part in the death of an area man. On Monday, March 2, 2020, the body of 64-year-old Paul Thompson was found in his apartment at 399 Main Street; his death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner's office, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark. On Sunday, Feb. 12, two City of Poughkeepsie men were charged for their part in Thompson's death including Consuelo Leonard, age 45, and Rodarius Smith, age 35, Clark said.  Both were arraigned and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail. Thompson was found …
Beacon Woman Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say Beacon Woman Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say
Beacon Woman Stabbed Multiple Times, Suspect Nabbed, Police Say A man from the area is behind bars after allegedly stabbing a woman in the neck several times. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Friday, Jan. 27 on Wolcott Avenue in Beacon. The woman was found after Beacon Police received a call from her telling officers she had been stabbed inside her home, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. Officers quickly responded to the scene and located the suspect still inside the home with blood on his clothes, Johnson said. They immediately took him into custody and proceeded inside where they located the victim upstairs.&n…
Crack Cocaine Dealer In Poughkeepsie Nabbed With Help Of K-9 Officer: Police Crack Cocaine Dealer In Poughkeepsie Nabbed With Help Of K-9 Officer: Police
Crack Cocaine Dealer In Poughkeepsie Nabbed With Help Of K-9 Officer: Police An alleged crack cocaine dealer in the Hudson Valley has been taken into custody after authorities searched his home, police said.  On Friday, Jan. 27, the Dutchess County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home in Poughkeepsie on Virginia Avenue with the help of a K-9 Unit, the task force announced.  The search yielded enough evidence to place the resident, identified as 39-year-old James Jenkins, under arrest on drug charges.  Jenkins was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and was arraigned in the City of…
Catalytic Converter Thief At Beacon Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say Catalytic Converter Thief At Beacon Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say
Catalytic Converter Thief At Beacon Train Station Nabbed In Court, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was wanted for allegedly stealing catalytic converters last month has been arrested while appearing in court for traffic violations. The thefts took place in Dutchess County in the city of Beacon on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Metro North Train Station. City of Beacon police officers responded to the train station for a report of a man stealing catalytic converters, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. A traffic stop was conducted on North Avenue near Verplanck Avenue on a BMW matching the description given by the caller. The driver was identified a…
Man Busted With $30K In Cocaine During Dutchess County Traffic Stop Man Busted With $30K In Cocaine During Dutchess County Traffic Stop
Man Busted With $30K In Cocaine During Dutchess County Traffic Stop A man was busted with more than $30,000 in cocaine during a traffic stop in the area. Wayne Green, age 42, of Massachusetts, was stopped by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force in Amenia on Tuesday, Jan. 10, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force. Green was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and held without bail at the Dutchess County Jail. Anyone with information regarding this case or about any other individuals selling drugs in Dutchess County is urged to contact the Drug Task Force confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or by sending an ema…
Beacon Man Charged After Dropping Ghost Gun In Store, Police Say Beacon Man Charged After Dropping Ghost Gun In Store, Police Say
Beacon Man Charged After Dropping Ghost Gun In Store, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with illegally possessing a ghost gun after he allegedly dropped it in a store. The incident took place in Dutchess County on Thursday, Jan. 12, around 12:45 p.m. at 206 Main St., in Beacon. Officers responded to the store after a caller said they watched as the man dropped the gun and then picked it up, said Beacon PD Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson. At the store, police located the man identified as Charles Plowden, age 35, of Beacon, and found that he was in possession of a 9mm semi-automatic ghost gun (without serial numbers) that was loaded with 24 ro…
Pleasant Valley Man Accused Of Raping Teen 'Known To Him' Pleasant Valley Man Accused Of Raping Teen 'Known To Him'
Pleasant Valley Man Accused Of Raping Teen 'Known To Him' A Hudson Valley man has been charged after state police say he raped a teenage victim known to him. According to New York State Police, Dutchess County resident Sean Kelly, age 49, of Pleasant Valley was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 4, and charged with: Second-degree criminal sex act, a Class D felony Third-degree rape, a Class E felony An investigation determined Kelly engaged in sexual conduct with a victim that was known to him under the age of 15, and again under the age of 17. Kelly was arraigned in the town of Pleasant Valley Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lie…
22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor In Dutchess County 22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor In Dutchess County
22-Year-Old Woman Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor In Dutchess County A Hudson Valley woman has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 13. Dutchess County resident Michelle Betley, age 22, of Hyde Park, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 17 for predatory sexual assault against a child, a felony, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. An investigation by the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined Betley engaged in predatory sexual assault against a victim under the age of thirteen, Hicks said. Betley was arraigned before the town of Hyde Park court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without ba…
Knife-Wielding Man With Order Of Protection Against Him Assaults 2 In Dutchess, Police Say Knife-Wielding Man With Order Of Protection Against Him Assaults 2 In Dutchess, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Man With Order Of Protection Against Him Assaults 2 In Dutchess, Police Say A knife-wielding man was apprehended after allegedly physically attacking two people with an order of protection in place in the region. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 1:10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16 on Oniontown Road in the town of Dover. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, state police responded to a home in Dover for a report of domestic violence. An investigation found that Jospeh Hoffman, age 28, of Dover, physically assaulted two victims while armed with a knife and had an order of protection against him in place, said Hicks. Hoffman was charged with: Two counts of ass…